HOW TO TIE THE "ALL FOOLS" KNOT

 

STEP 1: Grasp rope with one hand palm down and the other hand palm up.

 

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STEP 2: Turn hands and rope inward by twisting hands at wrist while holding rope securely in both hands.

 

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STEP 3: Reach across with fingers from each hand and grasp rope from other hand.

 

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STEP 4: Pull ropes away from center and knot is formed.

 

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The knot looks like the bow you tie on your shoe every day. The difference is that the knot was formed from a single rope rather than using two ends. With a little practice you can easily tie the "All Fools" knot above your head in a taught  rope without even looking.

 

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